Finding the Third Proportional to 244,700 and 370,424
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Solution
The third proportional to 244,700 and 370,424 is: 560,743.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
244,700 : 370,424 = 370,424 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
244,700/370,424 = 370,424/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
244,700x = 370,424 × 370,424 - Step 4: Simplify right side
244,700x = 137,213,939,776 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 137,213,939,776/244,700 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 560,743.52
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